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Key Technology launches FM Alert with Artificial Intelligence

The new tool captures and saves digital images of critical foreign material contaminants that the sorter detects and rejects from the product stream.




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Guardian Technology by Energis announces pathogen reduction milestone in wheat tempering

Validated 3rd party study confirms an average 5.40 log reduction of pathogens in wheat temper with the Guardian System.




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Nestlé turns to Tomra food sorting technology for product safety

The producer’s frozen pizza brands utilize the supplier’s Smart Sort technology in production.




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Inspection and detection tech tackles labor, safety concerns

Like all types of food operations, snack food, and wholesale bakery plants need to monitor and maintain quality control, which prompts the need for inspection and detection equipment and technology to ensure that particles of glass, stone, and other contaminants don’t inadvertently get mixed into their formulations.




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PTNPA Operations & Technical Food Safety Forum 2024 registration open

The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association event features targeted education.




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Handtmann Bakery expands sales and technology capabilities

Handtmann has announced the appointment of Christian Strohm and Sean Gorman to bakery sales specialist positions in Canada and the U.S.




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SNAXPO preview: The latest ingredients, equipment and technology for snack manufacturing

SNAXPO18, taking place March 12-14 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, is a must-attend event for anyone working in today’s snack food industry.




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Egan Food Technologies four roll co-extruder

Egan Food Technologies, a confectionery and baking process equipment manufacturer and service provider, will unveil at Pack Expo a new four-roll co-extruder featuring a design that significantly reduces product changeover and cleaning times.




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Key Technology debuts RemoteMD 2.0 for optical sorters

RemoteMD enables Key service technicians to securely connect to a customer’s sorter for real-time remote monitoring, as well as technical support.




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Meritech evolves its automated handwashing stations

CleanTech Evo is an automated handwashing station clinically proven to remove more than 99.9% of pathogens with each hand wash.




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Delkor to unveil new case packer technology at Pack Expo

The case packer is enhanced by the brand's patented corrugated warp correction technology. 




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Key Technology debuts high-capacity vibratory conveyors

Key debuts new conveyor solutions to help processors streamline operations and reduce labor.




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Key Technology debuts optical sorters for nuts

The high-capacity system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material (FM) such as shells, shell fragments, rocks, and wood sticks.




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System Square, Prospection Solutions to debut x-ray tech

In partnership with System Square, Prospection Solutions is set to unveil its dual-energy x-ray inspection system at PACK EXPO from November 3–6, in Chicago.




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Heat and Control new roasting technology

Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019, their 55thyear as an exhibitor, to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR).




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Heat and Control dryer/roaster technology

Heat and Control recently released their Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR) multizone convection dryer/roaster system.




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ASB BakingTech 2017 Innovation Awards

During BakingTech 2017, the American Society of Baking presented several Innovation Awards to celebrate leadership in bakery equipment, technology, ingredients and more.




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Case Study: Quality biscuit production thanks to Danish technology

Haas-Meincke food technologists helped develop Hup Seng recipes for its cookie assortment, which have been awarded with the Monde Selection International High Quality Trophy.




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T. Hasegawa USA debuts flavor enhancer technologies

Global top 10 flavor manufacturer unveils HASEAROMA and ChefAroma, two new technologies aimed at producing more authentic taste experiences.




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PACK EXPO announces technology awards winners

Packaging and processing professionals voted for the best-in-class, never-before-seen innovations at this year’s largest industry show.




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Ardent Mills blends tradition with advanced technology

With history dating back more than 150 years, the flour and ingredient provider still innovates with technology like Fortress metal detectors.




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Food tech startup Better Brand announces plans to launch first low-carb product

Better Brand, Inc., a food tech startup, has announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel—turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana.




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High-tech almond processing at Blue Diamond Growers

Going for LEED Silver certification, Blue Diamond Growers’ new, state-of-the-art almond production plant in Turlock, CA, features nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of sophisticated almond technology, setting new standards of excellence for food safety, processing and building innovation. 




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Processing Technology: Turning up the Heat

Reliability, flexibility, consistent product quality, easy sanitation and high-volume output are just some of the things bakers and snack producers want from a new oven or fryer. 




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PPM Technologies Snack Frying System

PPM Technologies has updated its Snack Frying System.




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Heat and Control's newest oil filtration technology for fried foods is creating safer and more efficient food manufacturing lines

Heat and Control, Inc., an equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, recently released the OilSaver Filtration System to its Oil Management System lineup.




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New technologies to improve direct-store delivery efficiency

Advances in fleet management are being driven by routing and scheduling software linked to in-cab vehicle tracking equipment that streamlines the delivery process. These advances can help cut costs and better monitor delivery of products in a market where on-time delivery is crucial.




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Matt Michel: 8 steps to beating the big tech algorithm

If you rely on search engine marketing for calls, you are putting your company at risk because you are relying on the unreliable. Here are eight steps to wean your company off big tech dependency.




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Gen Z wants technology, and skilled trades are rising to the challenge

The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z.




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Technology and talent lead the PHVAC industry into the future

“I don’t think people care that I’m young, or female. They care about what I know.”
Those words, spoken by Baylie Frost, a virtual design and construction (VDC) lead at Harvey’s Plumbing & Heating in Bozeman, Montana, must be music to the ears of an industry that is seeking to attract more talented young people to its ranks.




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Rob Webster: Convenience and efficiency drive top plumbing technology trends

The ongoing transformation of the plumbing industry has been driven in part by the evolving expectations and priorities of homeowners and consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced existing concerns about hygiene and public health, pushing the demand for hands-free technology and automated features that reduce contact with germs and bacteria. 




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Smart plumbers embrace smart home plumbing technology

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s Kitchen and Bath Market Index Report released last fall shows continued demand for residential remodel services, despite the challenges facing the supply chain and ongoing price increases. In fact, the report shows that 89% of customers are shifting toward pricier items and high-end finishes. Among these increasingly popular higher-end products lies the growing customer desire for smart plumbing — Wi-Fi-connected, voice-activated and/or touchless — products.




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Mechanical contractors need to embrace new technology or get left behind

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke spoke with Chad Salge, vice president of virtual design and engineering at The Brandt Companies about its digital transformation journey.




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The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies

As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions.  I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals.




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Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches

The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts.




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Trimble ranks #3 on Fast Company’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for Innovators, wins Science and Technology category

Trimble recognized for commitment to innovation across projects, processes and company culture.




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Trimble opens Technology Lab at Florida A&M University, marking new HBCU collaboration

The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions.




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PM Profile: Schedule Engine bridges the technology gap for plumbing contractors

Founded in 2017, Schedule Engine is a customer service support solution for home service contractors.




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IAPMO seeks Technical Correlating Committee members

The deadline to submit an application is May 3.




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Water-to-air geothermal heat pump from Bosch Thermotechnology




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Australia headquarter's net zero system highlights IAPMO's commitment to innovative green technology

The state-of-the-art facility houses IAPMO R&T’s Oceana research center and product testing laboratory.




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DOE invests $6M in geothermal heating and cooling technologies at federal facilities

New technical assistance capacity will help the federal government lead by example in demonstrating benefits and potential of decarbonizing buildings with geothermal energy.




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Jay Egg and Kristy Egg: What the IRA provides for geothermal technologies

In 2009 under President Barack Obama, the economic stimulus package of 2009 was signed into law. Egg Geo was a regional engineering and contracting company in the southeastern United States with robust business in our central Florida offices.




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Greenwashing and geothermal HVAC technologies

Greenwashing is deceptive advertising that uses green PR to make products seem eco-friendly and desensitizes consumers to environmental claims. TerraChoice describes "seven sins of greenwashing" to help consumers spot misleading environmental claims.




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2021 UPC, UMC Technical Committee meetings to be held virtually

Attendees will still be required to register in order to participate.




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Innovative plumbing code technologies are critical to creating sustainable and resilient buildings

To aid plumbers and tradespersons in staying competitive in the marketplace, innovative technologies and materials must be a priority when crafting and revising provisions within model codes and standards in order to enhance efficiency, positively impact affordability and provide ease of service for those implementing it.




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Today’s Technology to Market (T2M) – the bidirectional thermal district

District systems, which have been around for centuries, provide buildings with a product created with technology beyond what an individual can either afford or apply. The primary advantage is the delivery of more cost-effective heating or cooling to the building.




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2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference Technical Program to feature AI, IoT, Climate Technology and more

The event’s more than 100 technical sessions will showcase on eight conference tracks will offer emerging approaches to building design, construction and operation.




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IACET names Interplay Learning’s AI-powered mentor for skilled trades a Top Tech Innovation of 2024

Included in Interplay’s career development platform, SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance to help them gain skills faster and learn more efficiently in a more engaging manner. S




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Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces expanded range of Design Envelope permanent magnet pumps

Armstrong introduces Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps (up to 60hp), delivering 20% lower operating costs and highly accurate flow metering (+/- 5%).